What Windows tablet or 2 in 1 should I get?

[NerdyCoder]

Im finding a Windows tablet/2in1 that can replace my old iPad. I will be using it for documents and powerpoint. I will also be using it for watching Youtube videos, programming, and browsing the web. I don't need a lot of storage, since I will be saving my files on Onedrive. I want the device to last long.

Which tablet or 2in1 should I get?

[Drak3]

I'd take a look at the Surface Pro lineup, and any Core i5 2 in 1 from reputable brands like Lenovo or Dell. Then compare price and user reviews

[Mug]

I'd get the lowest spec surface pro 4. Why? it's fanless and sips battery. The core m3 is like 5 watts so you'll easily get the advertised battery life using edge.

 

Like genuinely, it's 20% off right now or something ridiculous like that so why not? I guess you could wait for the Pro 5 if you wanted.

[SCHISCHKA]

Lenovo think pad yoga with i7 is cheaper than Microsoft surface with i7. You want an i7 for programming. 

[Mug]

2 minutes ago, SCHISCHKA said:

You want an i7 for programming

 

are you having a giggle?

 

(I guess it depends how complex the programme is but still, I very much doubt that he'd want a 2 in 1 for heavy programming)

[kelvinhall05]

12 minutes ago, NerdyCoder said:

Im finding a Windows tablet/2in1 that can replace my old iPad. I will be using it for documents and powerpoint. I will also be using it for watching Youtube videos, programming, and browsing the web. I don't need a lot of storage, since I will be saving my files on Onedrive. I want the device to last long.

Which tablet or 2in1 should I get?

 

Not sure if it will be powerful enough for programming, but take a look at the ASUS Transformers and the HP Stream 7.

[Shiv78]

Programming - like straight text-based coding, not games or any 3D work - will not benefit from those poor dual-core excuses for i7s in the xxxxU and xYxx CPU lineups. Might as well get the most portable, longest battery life device you can find. Try a Surface (or pro) 4 or maybe wait for the 5.

[NerdyCoder]

1 hour ago, Shiv78 said:

Programming - like straight text-based coding, not games or any 3D work - will not benefit from those poor dual-core excuses for i7s in the xxxxU and xYxx CPU lineups. Might as well get the most portable, longest battery life device you can find. Try a Surface (or pro) 4 or maybe wait for the 5.

Which CPU should I get?

[Mug]

6 minutes ago, NerdyCoder said:

Which CPU should I get?

I have the i5 Surface Pro 3 and that's great for literally everything. Trouble is it'll get hot sometimes like in games like prison architect and such.

 

I'd get the m3 one because it's cool as a cucumber and passive so there's no way dust will affect it in the long run. Dust is my main worries with my Surface as there's no way of cleaning it.

 

I reckon you'll be fine with the m3 one for programming. I have a degree in computational chemistry and the stuff that I did could easily be done on the most basic pentium laptops. If you're doing big graphical stuff I'd consider the i5 but I bet you'll be fine either way.

[NerdyCoder]

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[Drak3]

6 hours ago, Mug said:

I'd get the m3 one because it's cool as a cucumber and passive so there's no way dust will affect it in the long run. Dust is my main worries with my Surface as there's no way of cleaning it.

 

I reckon you'll be fine with the m3 one for programming. I have a degree in computational chemistry and the stuff that I did could easily be done on the most basic pentium laptops. If you're doing big graphical stuff I'd consider the i5 but I bet you'll be fine either way.

I would avoid the m3 version, and spring for an i5 version. The performance doesn't justify the $900 price tag (and the 4GB i5 is going for the same price right now), whereas the Core i versions are somewhat reasonable.

 

I've got the i5/4GB Pro 4, and cleaning it isn't an issue. A quick blast of a air duster is more than enough.